Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith "Long Player Late Bloomer" Cover Revealed

Long Player Late Bloomer will be released in North America on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 and in the UK and Europe on Monday, February 28, 2011. Here's your first look at the album cover. Visit the Community to discuss.

Holiday T-Shirts featuring Santa Ron now in Store!

Available for a limited time, make sure you snag one of our adorable holiday t-shirts featuring Santa Ron! We've currently got both men's and women's styles in stock - grab one before they disappear again!

(And we've got greeting cards too!)

If you're planning on buying a holiday present for that special Ron fan in your life, please make note of the following Christmas order cut off dates:

North America: December 12, 2010

International: December 2, 2010

Love Shines available at iTunes Canada now!

Today's the day: Ron's new digital single, "Love Shines", is now available for purchase on iTunes Canada. "Love Shines" is the first cut from Ron's forthcoming album, Long Player Late Bloomer, available March 1 in North America, February 28 in the UK and Europe. We hope to make "Love Shines" available on iTunes in other territories in the following weeks.

Release Date Announced for Ron's New Album

As you may have heard, the title of Ron's long-awaited new album will be Long Player Late Bloomer. The album will be out in North America on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, and in the UK and throughout Europe on Monday, February 28, 2011.

Produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi and Michael Bublé), Long Player Late Bloomer was recorded in Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver during the first few months of 2010. The album features a star-studded cast of musicians backing up Ron in the studio, including guitarist Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney), bassist Paul Bushnell (Elton John, No Doubt), keyboardist Jamie Edwards (Aimee Mann) and drummer Josh Freese (Devo, Nine Inch Nails).

Ron fans can get their first taste of the album right here on RonSexsmith.com. We're streaming the song "Love Shines" on the audio player, so go check it out. The track will also be available for sale on November 9 through iTunes Canada and in other territories to be announced soon.

Ron is planning an extensive tour of North America and Europe in the spring of 2011. Stay tuned for more details on that in the coming months.

First Listen: Love Shines

RonSexsmith.com is thrilled to offer fans their first listen to "Love Shines", the new single from Ron Sexsmith. The song is streaming now from the player on the right hand side of the site.

On Tuesday, November 9, "Love Shines" will be available on iTunes in Canada as a digital single. Other territories will follow, with dates to be announced. "Love Shines", from Ron's forthcoming release Long Player Late Bloomer, is the title track from the documentary on the making of the album, produced by Bob Rock.

Praise for the film Love Shines

Love Shines rocked the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival with sold out shows, extra screenings and warm critical reception. Exploring the elusiveness of fame and the nuances of the creative process, Love Shines is a must see for all music fans.

“Sexsmith, who reflects on his music and career with wry self-deprecation, wins us over with a candid mix of vulnerability and charm.”
-Macleans.ca

“Canada, we have something to be proud of in this extraordinary man.”
-The Vancouver Observer

For more information on the film please visit the official Love Shines Facebook page.

Love Shines to premiere at VIFF 2010

We are thrilled to announce that Love Shines, a new documentary following Ron as he records his 12th album with super producer Bob Rock, will premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) as part of the Canadian Images program.

The film will premiere on Friday, October 8, with additional screenings on Saturday, October 9 and Friday, October 15. Tickets are on sale now at the VIFF website.  For more information on the film please visit the official Love Shines Facebook page.

Due to popular demand, VIFF has added a Saturday, October 16 screening of Love Shines. Vancity Theatre at 4:00 p.m.